Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The rules and regulations for the safe operation of each particular type of crane are clearly spelled out in the manufacturer's literature. Before crane erection begins, a qualified person shall carefully inspect the crane for any damage that could affect the safe operation of the crane. The crane operators also must be trained for this type of work and must have normal vision. Unfortunately, many workers are injuries and deaths caused by crane-related accidents each year. The major causes of crane accidents are dropped loads, boom collapse, overturned cranes, falls, and rigging failures.

Due to the size of a crane, when an accident does occur, workers are usually severely hurt or killed. Any serious crane related accident results in heavy losses for workers and their families. If you got crane related accident, make sure you will get all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. To make sure you get all of the compensation, you should hire experienced crane accident lawyers. Construction site personal injury law is a unique and specialized area in which few lawyers practice. If you are looking experienced lawyer should contact lawyers of Feldman Shepherd. They represent injured construction workers and their families throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.